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21-30 of 47 San Diego Holland America Line Oosterdam Cruise Reviews
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
Putterdude
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
After some 15 cruises with Princess we have recently become unhappy with some of the changes be made by them and decided we would reach out to HAL and see if we could find a new home with them. We thought that they catered to an older and perhaps a more sophisticated demographic which we found to be quite incorrect. We looked forward to our Chirstmas cruise on the Oosterdam but unfortunately we ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2011
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
MIMI777
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
Detailed reviews in some areas, need some time to read...
This was a family vacation during Christmas week for our family while the kids were off school. We sailed with Carnival, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean before. Of course, we could not expect "perfect" in any of the cruise lines when comparing them in different ways like food, service, cabin, activities, ship's design & condition, etc... ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2011
Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom
Traveled with children
Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Oosterdam
bones17
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We arrived at the port in San Diego at around 11:30 a.m. and though there was a line we were aboard the Oosterdam in good time. We didn't have to wait for our cabin like on other ships. We went straight to our cabin, dropped off our stuff and headed for the Lido deck. The food was ready and waiting for us. My luggage was in the cabin when we returned from lunch, but my companion had to wait until ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2011
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
Psalmbard
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
This was our second time cruising with HAL. Our first time was 1998 Hawaii and back, and was the standard by which we judged all other cruises since; the service was great. Wanted to try HAL again now that we are older and making more money and see if it was worth building loyalty points. Also our 20th anniversary. The suite service and concierge level was the only thing that saved the cruise, and ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2011
Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
dreambig2win
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
Embarked in San Diego and initial baggage handling was quick and efficient...I had a walker so was directed to another entrance since the elevator was not working and was disappointed that we missed out on the boarding picture.The cabin was nice and spacious and the steward was very accommodating but disappointed that our room had a fully obstructed view. Unable to switch room due to the fact that ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2011
Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
ninagal
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
I was very particular about booking our second cruise and did lots of research and this is what I came up with after cruising on the HAL for the last 7 days:HAL terminated the port to Mazatlan..good thingTold us 2 days in Cabo but ended up 2 days in Puerto Vallarte. Was disappointed in the change in itinerary since did not like Puerto Vallarte as much as Cabo. Many military and police around but ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2011
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
DanielM
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
Embarked in San Diego and initial baggage handling was poor...no porters at taxis, and lackluster efforts.The embarkation line is long and slow. Our party boarded via wheelchair and even that was a bit slow.The cabin was good and spacious and the steward was very accommodating (though shampooing carpet underway is a bit much!)The Lido menu was the same day after day. The glasses for tea and ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2011
Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
beauxdammit
First Time Cruiser • Age 80s
We arrived at the terminal at about 3:00 after driving from the Phoenix area. Except for a minor problem with the new to us car, it was an uneventful trip across IS 8. Since most of the passengers were on board embarkation was quick and easy. The first intimation that HAL was losing it's class was the lack of a reception party to give directions to our cabin. Having more than twenty cruises ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2011
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
mesaknight
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s
We arrived at the dock at approx. 12:00 to find a line around the entire pier. Come to find out the ship had arrived 2 hours late. The taxi driver took us to the front of the line. The cruise personnel directed to the back of the line so we drug our bags all the way to the rear of the line. 2 hours later as we slowly moved forward we saw other taxi's dropping people off at the front of the line ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2011
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
JohnCBE
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s
I'll try to keep it simple by listing all the significant positives and negatives of HAL.
Hits:
- excellent service from the room stewards. They are amazing.
- Barnaby, the comedian Kevin Jordan and the magician Joseph Tran were all great to watch, with a special mention to Barnaby for being very, very entertaining
- great selection of food in the lido and the main dining room
- ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2010
Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom
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